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Indians stuck in violence-hit Sudan: How safe are they and how is the Centre helping them?

Sudan Crisis: India is closely coordinating with the US, UK, UAE and Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of its citizens in Sudan, as per reports. It is estimated that thousands of Indians are stranded in the crisis-hit African nation, while a Kerala native has died after being hit by a stray bullet

'I Do': Will India become the next country to approve of same-sex marriages?

The Supreme Court of India will today hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages. This comes a day after the government termed such requests as ‘mere urban elitist views for social acceptance’. We take a look at how other nations have approved such unions

In India, ban on sale of gold without hallmark from 1 April: What is this tag and why does it matter?

From 1 April 2023, gold jewellery and other artefacts can be sold only if they have the six-digit HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification). This number is unique to each piece of gold. It avoids misselling, guarantees quality, and helps in tracing the item

Explained: Should India’s salaried class opt for EPFO’s higher pension option?

The Employee Provident Fund Organisation, the government retirement fund body, has issued new rules under which members as on 1 September 2014 can go beyond the pensionable salary capped at Rs 15,000 per month. However, does this come with a trade off?

Watch: Indian-origin journalist's heated debate over Kohinoor on UK show

A video of an Indian-origin journalist Narinder Kaur and GB News journalist Emma Webb discussing if the Kohinoor should be returned to India or not, is making rounds on social media

Why India chose Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as chief guest for Republic Day

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the first Egyptian president to be invited as chief guest for Republic Day. The two nations share a long history of bilateral cooperation, but over the years, the ties declined. Now as India champions the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is elevating the partnership

Explained: The ‘emergency powers’ used by India to block BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi

The government has directed YouTube and Twitter to take down links to the BBC documentary, 'India: The Modi Question', which revisits PM Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Under emergency provisions of the IT Rules, 2021, it can block content ‘detrimental' to India

Centre files review petition against Rajiv Gandhi convicts’ release: What does this mean for Nalini Sriharan and others?

The central government has challenged the release of the six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case through a review petition, stating that they weren’t afforded an adequate opportunity for hearing. Through a review petition, the apex court can review its order or judgment

Explained: What is GM mustard and what is the controversy surrounding it?

India’s regulatory body for genetically modified organisms has approved DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for its commercial release. This herbicide-tolerant mustard variety has been developed by crossing an Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’ with an East European ‘Early Heera-2’ mutant

Explained: What are green crackers and why should we use them this Diwali?

Green firecrackers are eco-friendly; they cause 30 per cent less pollution than conventional ones. They also create lesser noise with a sound level of 110-125 decibels. With air levels already dipping this Diwali, some states — such as West Bengal — are only allowing their purchase